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Boss Hogg in Film

In Moonrunners — the precursor film to the Dukes of Hazzard — the character that would go on to be developed into Boss Hogg, was named Jake Rainey (played by George Ellis). Like Boss Hogg, Jake was an old friend of Uncle Jessie, who had risen from running moonshine with Jessie in the old days to boss of the county. Jake also had the loyalty of Sheriff Rosco Coltrane, although this bond wasn't as close as it was in the TV series.

Burt Reynolds played Boss Hogg in The Dukes of Hazzard (2005), the big-screen remake of the TV series. This version of Boss was far more serious and wily than his TV counterpart. Although it was indicated that this Boss Hogg enjoyed fine cuisine, he was not the overweight glutton of the television series.

Chris McDonald played Boss Hogg in The Dukes of Hazzard: The Beginning (2007). Much like Reynolds' portrayal, Hogg was not overweight as his TV series version was, although he was decidedly taller (McDonald is 6'3", nine inches taller than Booke was).

The Dukes of Hazzard
Characters
  • Bo Duke
  • Luke Duke
  • Daisy Duke
  • Jesse Duke
  • Cooter Davenport
  • Boss Hogg
  • Sheriff Rosco P. Coltrane
  • Enos Strate
  • Cletus Hogg
  • Coy Duke
  • Vance Duke
  • Lulu Coltrane Hogg
  • Hughie Hogg
Cast
  • John Schneider
  • Tom Wopat
  • Catherine Bach
  • Denver Pyle
  • Ben L. Jones
  • Sorrell Booke
  • James Best
  • Sonny Shroyer
  • Rick Hurst
  • Byron Cherry
  • Christopher Mayer
  • Peggy Rea
  • Jeff Altman
Spin-offs
  • Enos
  • The Dukes
Films
Original cast
  • Reunion!
  • Hazzard in Hollywood!
Different cast
  • The Dukes of Hazzard
  • The Dukes of Hazzard: The Beginning
Video games
  • Racing for Home
  • Return of the General Lee
See also
  • Episode list
  • The General Lee
  • Boar's Nest
  • Jerry Rushing
  • "Theme from The Dukes of Hazzard (Good Ol' Boys)"
  • Thunder Road
  • Moonrunners

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